Awards and Honors in Scientific field in India
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There are a number of Awards, Honors that are given to Scientists time to time, who have done something remarkable good in their field of Research. There are a number of Central Agencies like CSIR, ICMR, DBT that gives these awards. One of the most prestigious award is :-
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ShantiSwarup Bhatnagar (SSB) Award
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) Prizes are awarded annually by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) for notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental, in Biological, Chemical, Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary, Engineering, Mathematical, Medical and Physical Sciences. The purpose of the prize is to recognize outstanding Indian work in science and technology. The award is named after the founder Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar and is known as the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology.
Any citizen of India engaged in research in any field of science and technology up to the age of 45 years is eligible for the Prize. The Prize is awarded on the basis of contributions made through work done primarily in India during the five years preceding the year of the Prize. The SSB Prize comprising a citation, a plaque and a cash award of Rupees two lakh (Rs. 200,000).
CSIR Young Scientists Awards
These awards are given for outstanding contributions made by young CSIR scientists based on work done primarily in India. It comprises a citation, a plaque and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-. The award also carries a grant of Rs. 10 lakh spread over five years for pursuing a research project independently.
CSIR Technology Awards
The CSIR Technology Awards, comprising Technology Shields and Technology Prizes were instituted in 1990 to foster and encourage multidisciplinary in-house team efforts and external interaction for technology development, transfer, marketing and commercialization. While the Technology Shield comprises a prestigious rolling shield, a citation, a plaque and a grant of Rs. 30 lakh for a specific project, the Technology Prize comprises a citation, a plaque and a cash award of Rs. 2 lakh.
CSIR DIAMOND JUBILEE INVENTION AWARD FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is the premier Industrial R&D Organisation in India. On the occasion of its Diamond Jubilee in 2002, CSIR initiated Invention Awards for school children to create awareness, interest and motivation for Intellectual Property amongst children.
There are all 60 prizes, Besides a certificate, the cash awards are :
| Prize | Number of Awardees | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| First Prize | 1 | Rs.50,000/- |
| Second Prize | 2 | Rs.25,000/- each |
| Thrid Prize | 3 | Rs.15,000/- each |
| Fourth Prize | 4 | Rs.10,000/- each |
| Fifth Prize | 50 | Rs.5,000/- each |
CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award
The award is to encourage scientists, engineers and technologists to develop innovative technologies and products that are amongst the best in the world and enhance India's image. Technologies leading to commercially successful products, processes and services, which give India a sustainable competitive advantage, are considered for the award. Besides the technological innovation must simultaneously help broaden interactions among acadmic, R&D and financial institution and industry and commercial sectors, and provide newer vehicle for commercialization.
The Award is intented for scientific discovery or technological innovations, which have reached the market place. it is given annually to a technology that is developed in the country by Indian innovators and meets the highest global standards.
The Award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh, a citation and a plaque.
Awards given by ICMR
1. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Centenary Award for excellence in biomedical research
Award Carries
i) Cash award : Rs.1,00,000
ii) Certificate of honour
Eligibility : Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Centenary Award for excellence in biomedical research was instituted in the year 1991-92 as part of the Dr. Ambedkar Birth Centenary Celebrations. It is awarded to a scientist for excellence in any field of biomedical research.
Criteria : The excellence of work should be evidenced by scientific publications in internationally recognized journals and contributions to advancement of knowledge and/or improvements in medical practices, health programmes etc. Category : This Award is open to all age groups. Direct applications are not accepted for this award. Nominations only by certain identified categories of people are considered. The award will be given for the years 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013. Instituted by ICMR in the year 1991-92 as part of the Dr. Ambedkar Birth Centenary Celebrations
2.Drs Kunti & Om Prakash Oration Award
Award Carries
i) Cash award : Rs.1,00,000
ii) Certificate of honour
iii) Gold medal
Eligibility : This award is conferred on a scientist for excellence achieved in the field of Biomedical Sciences.
Criteria: The research work conducted should have had a major impact on healthcare, thereby significantly contributing towards the advancement of knowledge and/or improvement in medical practices and national/international health programmes. Category The award will be given to a scientist for carrying out majority of research work in India.
The subject areas for the following years are as follows: Year Subject Area 2004 : Infectious Diseases 2006 : Non-communicable Diseases 2008 : Clinical Research 2010 : Basic Sciences 2012 : Reproductive Health
3.Dr.Prem Nath Wahi Award
Award Carries
i) Cash award : Rs.1,00,000
ii) Certificate of honour
Eligibility : It is an award for significant contributions made by a scientist in the field of Basic and/or Clinical Cytology and/or Preventive Oncology.
Criteria : The work carried out over a period of time should contribute towards the understanding of the basic research related to the prevention/cure of cancer. Award will be given for the years: 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013.
Awards given by DBT (Department of Biotechnology)
1. INNOVATIVE YOUNG BIOTECHNOLOGIST AWARD(IYBA)
The Department of Biotechnology has instituted the 'Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award' (IYBA) in the year 2005. This is an attractive, career oriented scheme to identify and nurture outstanding young scientists with innovative ideas and desirous of pursuing research in frontier areas of biotechnology. The young scientists below the age of 35 years are considered for this award. The scientists without regular employment are also eligible for this award. The award consists of financial support for a project besides a fellowship of Rs.25, 000/- per month for those awardees who are not in regular employment. The awardees those are not in the regular employment can be attached to a senior scientist (Mentor) in a University, Research Institute, Medical/Agriculture/ Veterinary College, or any other institute of repute, provided the mentor agrees to provide laboratory space and other facilities. It is expected that the awardees will work independently and the Mentor will facilitate the awardee's research efforts. Awardees having a regular employment will receive a cash award of Rs.1, 00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) every year during the course of the project.
For more information about the Award please visit DBT site.
